Meet Star Crossed
STAR CROSSED is a truly oversized pullover inspired by the stars, from the grand Polaris to each little twinkle in the night sky. The pattern is designed to work with a wide range of positive ease (8-18”), and the instructions include options for two necklines (cowl or boat neck) and measurements and yardage for two lengths (cropped or full). Featuring bottom-up, drop shoulder construction, the pattern also includes an optional modification for a custom fit bicep, so you can achieve your ideal oversized fit.
PATTERN DETAILS
SIZING
Sizes by finished bust circumference in…
INCHES: (42.5, 45.5, 48.5, 51.5) [54.5, 57.5, 60.5, 63.5] {66.5, 69.5, 72.75, 75.75} "
CENTIMETERS: (107.5, 115.5, 123, 130.5) [138.5, 146, 154, 161.5] {169, 177, 184.5, 192} cm
To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 8-18” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size.
About ease: This sweater is designed to work with a wide range of positive ease at the bust. For a truly oversized look, folks at the smaller end of the size range may prefer less ease (12-16”) and folks at the higher end may prefer more ease (14-18”). If you opt for a more fitted look (8-10” of ease), the sleeves may fit more like 3/4-length, although the pattern includes instructions to help you lengthen them to your preference.
YARN
Please refer to the Ravelry pattern page for yarn and yardage details.
TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP
SIZE 42.5 — Jennifer
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +9.5”/24cm
Ease at bicep: +1”/2.5cm
Modifications: sleeves knit to only 8”/20.5 cm (pattern suggests 9”/23cm
👉 See Jennifer’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenn_rackley
SIZE 42.5 — unnamed; knitted for a friend
Options: cropped length, boat neck
Ease at bust: +2”/5cm
Ease at bicep: +1”/2.5cm
Modifications: added ribbing to make the boat neck more of a crew neck
👉 See the project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow the knitter on Instagram @delightful.dragon
SIZE 45.5 — Madeleine
Options: full length, boat neck
Ease at bust: +12”/30.5cm
Ease at bicep: +1”/2.5cm
Modifications: 3/4 sleeves, only did one decrease round before starting colorwork
👉 See Madeleine’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Madeleine on Instagram @yama_fibre_art
SIZE 45.5 — Julia
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +12”/30.5cm
Ease at bicep: negative ease
Modifications: worked a more fitted sleeve with negative ease at the bicep
👉 See Julia’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Julia on Instagram @juliarinaolo
SIZE 48.5 — Yamil
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +6”/30.5cm
Ease at bicep: +2.25”/6cm
Modifications: worked the body slightly shorter than recommended for full length
👉 See Yamil’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Yamil on Instagram @antigona_sanchez
SIZE 48.5 — Drea
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +10”/25cm
Ease at bicep: +5”/13cm
Modifications: none
👉 See Drea’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Drea on Instagram @maidenmet
SIZE 48.5 — Maribel
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +11”/28cm
Ease at bicep: +3.5”/9cm
Modifications: worked slightly shorter body, decreased the cowl 8 sts evenly for a snugger fit to pull up to neck for warmth
👉 Follow Maribel on Instagram @dmari70
SIZE 51.5 — Kyra
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +14.5”/37cm
Ease at bicep: +2”/5cm
Modifications: worked a the body slightly shorter, added 3 rows to the sleeve cuffs, and shortened the cowl neck
👉 See Kyra’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Kyra on Instagram @pixierickzy
SIZE 51.5 — Vanessa
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +21.5”/54.5cm
Ease at bicep: +1/2”/1.5cm
Modifications: none
👉 See Vanessa’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Vanessa on Instagram @garrisongardener
SIZE 54.5 — Irtefa
Options: cropped length, boat neck
Ease at bust: +12”/30.5cm
Ease at bicep: +1.5”/4cm
Modifications: none
Irtefa is a friend of mine who generously agreed to model this sample when she was 30 weeks pregnant, but she is not a knitter and you can’t follow her on Instagram!
SIZE 57.5 — Maria
Options: cropped length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +10”/25cm
Ease at bicep: +1.5”/4cm
Modifications: changed the sleeve decreases to knit the smallest size cuff
👉 See Maria’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Maria on Instagram @woolen.forest
SIZE 60.5 — Emme
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +8”/20.5cm
Ease at bicep: +1”/2.5cm
Modifications: none
👉 See Emme’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Emme on Instagram @Rocksteadyemme
SIZE 63.5 — Carla
Options: cropped, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +19.5”/49.5cm
Ease at bicep: 0
Modifications: none
👉 See Carla’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Carla on Instagram @gbfibreco
SIZE 66.5 — Vilja
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +12.5”/32cm
Ease at bicep: +2.5”/6.5cm
Modifications: longer body length and cowl was worked in 1x1 rib
👉 See Vilja’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Vilja on Instagram @gentlepleaforchaos
SIZE 66.5 — Jacqui (me!)
Options: full length, cowl neck
Ease at bust: +17.5”/44.5cm
Ease at bicep: +2”/5cm
Modifications: none
SIZE 72.5 — Virpi
Options: cropped length, boat neck
Ease at bust: +12”/30cm
Ease at bicep: +4”/10cm
Modifications: none
👉 See Virpi’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Virpi on Instagram @virpiknits
SIZE 72.5 — Beth
Options: full length, boat neck
Ease at bust: +7”/30cm
Ease at bicep: n/a
Modifications: none
👉 See Beth’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Beth on Instagram @mdquilter
